Paraprofessional, Vocational - Floriculture
Mesa County Valley School District 51
Full-time
On-site
Colorado, United States
$17.57 - $19.97 USD yearly
- Position Type:
School Support Staff/Paraprofessional, Vocational - Date Posted:
10/3/2025 - Location:
Career Center - Date Available:
2025-26 - Closing Date:
10/08/2025 - Assist, supervise and provide direction for students in the floriculture vocational area. Assist with the delivery of instructional activities as assigned and developed by the floriculture teacher.
- Assist, as directed, in maintaining student and program files and records.
- Assist, as directed, in purchasing of supplies and materials.
- Assist, as directed, in maintaining financial records for the program.
- Perform other duties as assigned
- High school diploma or equivalent required and*;
- Minimum two years of experience working with students; preference given for prior school district experience;
- Preference given for one to two years of experience working in the Floral/Greenhouse industry;
- Bilingual oral and written skills, English/Spanish, are desirable;
- *Acceptable demonstration of education and/or experience is at the sole discretion of the district.
- Valid Colorado driver’s license or other form of identification required;
- Successful passing of criminal background check required for hire;
- Valid School District Vehicle Permit (within three months of hire);
- Must successfully pass a 35 lbs. lift test upon hire with recertification every three years;
- Attend and successfully complete all staff development training as required by state law or as directed by supervisor.
- Ability to make flower arrangements, create artistic designs using floral materials, and plant/arrange plants in greenhouse and outdoor settings;
- Well-developed oral communication and phone etiquette skills in English;
- Well-developed customer service, public relations, and interpersonal relationship building skills;
- Strong ability to use de-escalation techniques and to defuse stressful and possibly volatile situations;
- Strong professional written-communication and group presentation skills;
- Strong working knowledge of laws and statutes as outlined in the:
- Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015),
- Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA),
- Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA, 1996);
- Strong ability to apply basic math skills and calculations with a high-degree of accuracy;
- Ability to apply and explain the application of Human Resources’ policies regarding employment including benefits;
- Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job, especially as related to personal issues;
- Ability to work independently as needed with minimal direction and/or supervision;
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and frequent interruptions in a timely manner;
- Ability to be adaptable and flexible with critical thinking and problem-solving capabilities;
- Ability to promote and follow Board of Education policies, building and department procedures;
- Ability to communicate, interact, and work effectively and cooperatively with people from diverse ethnic and educational backgrounds;
- Ability to recognize the importance of safety in the workplace, follow safety rules, practice safe work habits, utilize appropriate safety equipment, and report unsafe conditions to the appropriate administrator.
- Operating knowledge of and experience with personal computers and peripherals;
- Operating knowledge of and experience with office software such as word processing and spreadsheets;
- Operating knowledge of and experience with typical office equipment, such as telephones, copier, fax machine, E-mail, etc.
- Horticulture/Floriculture: Operating knowledge of landscaping tools and equipment as well as flower materials and arrangement tools and equipment
Job Title: Paraprofessional, Vocational - Floriculture
Pay Program: Support Staff
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Reports to: Building Leader
Pay Range: CH 6 $17.57 - $19.97
Work Year: Student Contact Days (175 Days / 6.5 Hours)
VISON: To Engage, Equip, and Empower Each and Every Student, Each and Every Day.
SUMMARY: Responsible for assisting instruction in the Floriculture Program at the Career Center. Develops and promotes good community relations among various community and school clientele.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform this job successfully, and individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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